The Buffalo Bills will face quarterback Davis Mills instead of C.J. Stroud when they play the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football.

The Buffalo Bills (7-3) visit the Houston Texans (5-5) at NRG Stadium in Houston for a Week 12 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Thursday, November 20, including live updated odds and injury report news.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to the field Tuesday, practicing for the first time since suffering a concussion Nov. 2. Stroud was injured during the second quarter of Houston's 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos when cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine collided with his chest while sliding,

There are four areas that the Houston Texans must see improvement in if they're going to the playoffs. The Houston Texans need improvements in all three phases to make the postseason.

The Texans' consecutive victories have seen an uptick in production from Nico Collins, which has gone a long way toward the end result.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol and after missing practice on Monday his chances of playing Thursday are slim.

"Thursday Night Football" expert Sam Schwartzstein joins "The Insiders" ahead of the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans to commence the start of Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.